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08/02/2026

PODCAST: Learn more about the brand new Loop 303 construction project south of I-10 in Goodyear

Senior Resident Engineer Jimmy Naujokaitis is On the Road with ADOT, talking to host Doug Nintzel about early work and what to expect as this Loop 303 construction advances over the next several years.

Three volunteers along SR 87

07/31/2026

Adopt a Highway for National CleanUp Day, Sept. 19

If you’re new to trash cleanups, it’s not too late to get involved. Read about the most wonderful day of the year for Adopt a Highway volunteers and how to register in time for National CleanUp Day.

Black and white image of Old Trails Garage. Multiple old vehicles, including Model T's, are parked in front while men stand beside the vehicles.

07/27/2026

Then and now: Route 66 Old Trails Garage and Store

In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66, we’ve decided to look back on one of the iconic stops along the route that still stands proud to this day: the Old Trails Garage.

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Two old tires stacked

01/05/2018

Continuous Improvement: Repurposing spare tires saves time, money

ADOT's culture of continuous improvement looks has employees looking for cost savings everywhere, including the trunk of old vehicles.

I-19 construction in 1964 aerial view

01/04/2018

From the Archives: Aerial view of Interstate 19

We're taking it back to the mid-60s today and construction of the only highway in the country still using the metric system.

Traffic cones and cars on road

01/03/2018

On Alert: ADOT maintenance crews on call and ready to respond

ADOT crews that fix guardrails and fill potholes also assist whenever they are needed on traffic incidents.

HOV stencil and truck

01/02/2018

After pavement sealing, an employee invention helps reopen freeway sooner

An ADOT innovation gets drivers back on the freeway faster after a maintenance closure.

12/31/2017

Where in AZ?? 1/31/17

We have one last "Where in AZ??" challenge before the year ends!

Highway sign at night reads: Just buzzed? Nice try, thats a DUI. Cars are visible on the road.

12/29/2017

Plan ahead for New Year’s Eve revelry

Make plans now for your sober ride home on New Year's Eve.

South mountain freeway construction

12/28/2017

South Mountain Freeway: What a difference a year makes

Photos help tell the story of a freeway that will bring traffic relief when it opens by late 2019.

Stone sign reads Grand Canyon National Park Airport with trees, brush, and road in background.

12/27/2017

ADOT’s Grand Canyon National Park Airport marks half century of state operation

Located in Tusayan, the airport is essential to Arizona's signature attraction and the state economy.

12/26/2017

Vote on your favorite holiday safety message!

It's time for you to weigh in and tell us what you think of our holiday safety messages.

12/25/2017

Christmas comes early for one truck driver

It's a Christmas miracle for one trucker who lost paperwork on Interstate 8.